Capella BUS3022 unit 3 discussion

· u03d1] Unit 3 Discussion 1

Sony Marketing

Resources

After reading Chapter 7 on Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain and reviewing the case study, Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc., discuss your views on the role that demand forecasting plays in Sony's supply chain strategy. Tell us the factors that make a demand forecasting strategy necessary, and how Sony is able to be more responsive to its customers due to this SCM strategy.

Response Guidelines

Respond to the posts of at least two learners. If possible, use the following guidelines to create your responses:

· Compare and contrast your posting with theirs. How did their posts influence your thinking?

· What suggestions can you make to strengthen their posting?

· How did their posting aid in your understanding of the topic?

· Include any additional points that would be constructive and supportive for your peers.

In addition, try to select peers who have not received feedback yet.

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[u03d2] Unit 3 Discussion 2

Trends Changing Supply Chain Management

After reading the Hitachi Consulting White Paper titled, Six Key Trends Changing Supply Chain Management Today, from your perspective choose the two most important trends from the list of six; explain each trend and why you feel it has the most impact on supply chain management today. Be sure to include a real life example of a company that has been impacted by each of the two trends that you have selected.